Austral thrush vs Fieldfare
The fieldfare is heavier: 106 g against 93.9 g for the austral thrush, about 13% more.
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What is the difference between a austral thrush and a fieldfare?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The fieldfare is heavier: 106 g against 93.9 g for the austral thrush, about 13% more.
- Both belong to the genus Turdus, so they are close relatives.
- Both are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Side by side
| Austral thrush | Fieldfare | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Turdus falcklandii | Turdus pilaris |
| Family | Turdidae | Turdidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Weight | 86 g – 96 g | 99.7 g – 106 g |
| Length | Not recorded | 25 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | 18 years |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest | forest |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.
Full record: Austral thrushFull record: FieldfareCompare other animals